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waterless

Waterless (adj) means Dry, arid, lacking water.

adj
1
Dry, arid, lacking water.
2
Not requiring water.
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Etymology

From Middle English waterles, waterlees, from Old English wæterlēas (“waterless”), from Proto-Germanic *watōrlausaz, equivalent to water + -less. Cognate with Saterland Frisian woaterloos (“waterless”), West Frisian wetterleas (“waterless”), Dutch waterloos (“waterless”), German wasserlos (“waterless”), Swedish vattenlös (“waterless”), Icelandic vatnslaus (“waterless”).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of waterless?

"waterless" (adj) means dry, arid, lacking water.

What are the different meanings of waterless?

"waterless" has 2 main meanings: 1. Dry, arid, lacking water; 2. Not requiring water.

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